Mohammed, 27, of Silver Spring, died Oct. 15 after allegedly throwing at least one brick through the front window of the club, in the 1900 block of Ninth Street NW. Police said Mohammed was then chased by the five men and died after a physical encounter with them on the street.

The five men initially were charged with second-degree murder. The charges were later dismissed, however, because the medical examiner's office could not immediately determine the cause and manner of Mohammed's death.

They are not protected by the law precluding Double Jeapordy, as they have not been prosecuted and faced trial. That law protects people from being tried twice for the same crime. Charge away, Mr. Prosecutor. Those thugs should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Here's hoping for a rational jury.

This horrific attack was correctly called a homicide by Lanier upon sight. I'm glad her call has been vindicated by the medical examiner. The attackers should receive first degree murder charges and hate crime attached. They joined together as a mob and killed this man for breaking a window!!!

Double jeopardy is being tried for the same charges by the same jurisdiction, except in cases of a mistrial. Other exceptions do apply, like the judge died during the trial for example. Being tried by the state and federal government for the same crime is not double jeopardy. You can be found not guilty in state court and convicted in federal court.